If B = -057, = 2

question 73

Multiple Choice

If b = -0.57, = 2.75,and = 5.25 for a set of data points,then what is the value of the y-intercept for the best-fitting linear equation?

• A)0.24
• B)11.68
• C)-0.24
• D)5.74

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